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How far is Albany, NY, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Albany (ALB) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 42 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Albany International Airport

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2445
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3935
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2125
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Distance from San Diego to Albany

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Albany. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.258 miles
  • 3935.262 kilometers
  • 2124.871 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2440.294 miles
  • 3927.273 kilometers
  • 2120.558 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Albany?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Albany International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from San Diego to Albany generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W